Weights and Measures Division Training

In order to secure uniformity in the application of weights and measures laws and regulations, regulators must be trained in applying a consistent interpretation of the laws and in using proper test procedures and inspection techniques. Similarly, in order for industry to comply with the laws, they must fully understand what is required of them. Our division provides training courses and associated training materials, guides, and manuals to regulatory officials and related industry personnel. Courses are offered on various sections of Handbook 44, including many specific device technologies, on packaging, labeling, and checking the net content of packaged products, and on price verification. Additionally, there are numerous courses for state laboratory metrologists offered throughout the year. Training is done both at NIST and around the country, and we have also incorporated the use of web technology for offering brief training courses.

Visit the Weights and Measures Contact Management System to sign-up for scheduled training or to request training for any of the topics below. Registration to log-in to the Contact Management System is required. [How to Request Training - DOC]

Administrative

Management Review

Webinar - Ensuring Accurate Net Weights in Retail Stores Part 1

Webinar - Ensuring Accurate Net Weights in Retail Stores Part 2

Webinar - Seafood - Good Quantity Control Practices

Field Training

Belt Conveyor Scales

Checking the Net Contents

Glazed Seafood Test Procedures

HB 133 - Verifying the Net Contents of Random Weight Packaged Goods in Retail Stores

Hopper Scales

Introduction to Electronic Weighing and Measuring Systems

Introduction to Handbook 44

Linear Measuring Devices

Livestock and Animal Scales

Loading-Rack Meters

LPG Liquid-Measuring Devices

Meat Beams and Monorail Scales

Medium-Capacity Scales

Packaging and Labeling

Prescription Scales and Jeweler's Balances

Price Verification

Retail Computing Scales

Retail Motor-Fuel Dispensers

Vehicle and Axle-Load Scales

Vehicle Scales

Vehicle Tank Meters

Webinar - Verifying Proper Design of AZT

Instructor Training

Audit Trail Instructor Training

Handbook 133 Instructor Training

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Liquid-Measuring Devices Instructor Training

Packaging and Labeling - Instructor Training School

Price Verification Instructor Training

Retail Computing Scales Instructor Training

Retail Motor Fuel Dispensers & Consoles Instructor Training

Laboratory/Metrology

Advanced Mass Hands-On Seminar

Advanced Mass Seminar

Balance and Scale Calibration and Uncertainties

Basic Metrology Seminar - Mass

Basic Metrology Seminar - Length/Volume

Basic Metrology Short Course (MSC)

Fundamentals of Metrology

Intermediate Metrology Seminar

Laboratory Administration

Length Metrology Seminar

Mass Metrology Seminar

Volume Metrology Seminar

Webinar - Basic Uncertainty Concepts

Webinar - Calibration Method Validation

Webinar - Calibration Report Evaluations

Webinar - Conducting an Effective Management Review

Webinar - Contract Review

Webinar - Document Control and Record Keeping

Webinar - Documenting Traceability and Calibration Intervals

Webinar - Internal Auditing Best Practices

Webinar - Measurement Assurance Basics

Webinar - Proficiency Testing Follow Up Actions and Root Cause Analysis

Webinar - PT Analysis Using NIST Tools

Webinar - Software Verification and Validation

Webinar - State Laboratory Annual Submission Process

Webinar - Supplier Evaluation